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Bright Lite Charity

<p><b>About Bright Lite Preschool</b></p><p>We are a nonprofit owned up-and-coming early childhood education preschool in East Harlem, dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive education for underserved young learners ages 3&ndash;5 with developmental delays and disabilities. We are committed to nurturing the potential of every child, through tailored educational programs, therapy services, and a supportive environment.</p><p><b>Position Overview</b></p><p>Bright Lite Preschool is seeking a passionate and dedicated <b>Special Education Teacher</b> to lead a classroom of preschool-aged children (ages 3&ndash;5) with developmental delays and disabilities. In this role, you will be the captain of your classroom&mdash;creating a warm, structured, and language-rich environment where every child feels safe to explore and learn. You will work within a multidisciplinary team (OT, PT, Speech, Counseling) to turn IEP goals into daily successes.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>1. Instructional Leadership </b></p><ul><li><b>Differentiated Instruction:</b> Plan and deliver specialized educational services using diverse techniques and multi-sensory approaches to address the diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.</li><li><b>Curriculum Adaptation:</b> Lead the classroom in creating an inclusive environment, adapting school-wide curriculum to be accessible for students with various developmental delays.</li><li><b>Goal Tracking:</b> Regularly assess students&rsquo; strengths and challenges; work with the IEP Coordinator to track progress and update IEP goals quarterly to ensure each child is meeting their developmental milestones.</li></ul><p><b>2. Classroom Management &amp; Team Supervision</b></p><ul><li><b>Team Coordination:</b> Communicate lesson plans clearly with Teaching Assistants and Paraprofessionals to ensure instructional alignment and classroom cohesion.</li><li><b>Staff Supervision:</b> Supervise, support, and mentor teaching assistants, providing the guidance necessary for them to execute their roles effectively.</li><li><b>Behavioral Support:</b> Implement and monitor individual Behavior Management Plans (BIPs) as needed, using positive reinforcement and trauma-informed strategies.</li><li><b>Classroom Culture:</b> Serve as a positive role model, treating all students and staff with dignity and respect at all times.</li></ul><p><b>3. Compliance &amp; Documentation</b></p><ul><li><b>Record Keeping:</b> Maintain accurate and detailed records of student progress, attendance, lesson plans, and all other required documentation.</li><li><b>Regulatory Alignment:</b> Ensure strict compliance with all <b>New York State (NYS)</b> and local regulations related to Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and <b>Article 47</b> health codes.</li><li><b>Safety &amp; Confidentiality:</b> Follow all school policies regarding student health, physical safety, and the confidentiality of sensitive student information (FERPA/HIPAA).</li><li><b>Reporting:</b> Adjust teaching strategies based on data-driven results and report these findings during Annual Reviews and team meetings.</li></ul><p><b>4. Collaboration &amp; Family Engagement</b></p><ul><li><b>Multidisciplinary Teamwork:</b> Collaborate with parents, guardians, therapists (OT, PT, Speech), and administrative team members to ensure a &quot;whole-child&quot; support system.</li><li><b>Parent Empowerment:</b> Provide parents and guardians with specific resources, at-home strategies, and regular updates to bridge the gap between school and home.</li><li><b>Professional Growth:</b> Attend mandatory staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and professional development workshops to stay current on trends in Early Intervention and Special Education.</li><li><b>Reliability:</b> Maintain professional standards of attendance and notification of absences to ensure the classroom remains within legal staffing ratios.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><b>Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth - 2)</b></li><li><b>Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and State Department of Education certification</b></li><li><b>EPI Pen Certification! MUST! Or willing to get!</b></li><li>Experience in leading a classroom, preferably with a focus on special education.</li><li>Strong understanding of child development and special education strategies.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with students, families, and colleagues.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting the unique needs of each child.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Early Childhood Special Education or a related field.</li><li>Experience working in a diverse, urban educational setting.</li></ul><p>Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students by providing them with the support they need to thrive academically and socially. Your expertise can help shape their future!</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Special Education Teacher

Primrose Schools

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<ul><li>401(k) matching</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
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<b>Primrose of Manhattan at 350 East 82nd Street</b><br>
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As a <b>Lead Preschool Teacher </b>working with 2 &ndash; 5 year old's at <b>Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street</b>, you&rsquo;ll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children&rsquo;s confidence and independence. You&rsquo;ll help guide these little ones through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information.<br>
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<b>Benefits:</b><br>
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<li><b>Set Schedule- Closed Weekends, Nights and Holidays</b></li>
<li><b>PTO</b><ul>
<li><b>40 Hours Accrued each year</b></li>
<li><b>Paid week off during Summer (week of 4th of July)</b></li>
<li><b>Paid week off during Winter Break (week of Christmas to New Years)</b></li>
<li><b>Paid major holidays</b></li>
<li><b>New York</b> <b>paid Sick Leave</b>
</li></ul></li><li><b>$225/month toward select United Health Care medical plans</b></li>
<li><b>Guardian Vision/Dental plans</b></li>
<li><b>Retirement Plan- 401(K) with 100% match up to 4% salary contribution after 6 months employment</b></li>
<li><b>Tuition Assistance for CDA, Associates or Bachelors programs related to ECE and/or Elementary Education</b></li>
<li><b>Bonus Opportunities</b></li>
</ul><b>Required Qualifications and Experience</b><br>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field <b>required</b>, MS in Early Childhood Education preferred</li>
<li> Valid NYS B-2 Teaching Certificate or study plan eligible</li>
<li> 2 years of classroom teaching experience <b>required</b>
</li><li>CPR / First Aid certified required</li>
<li>Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children in childcare, daycare, or preschool setting</li>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.</li>
<li>Must be at least 21 years of age.</li>
</ul><b>Make a difference every day.</b><br>
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<li>Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child.</li>
<li>Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.</li>
<li>Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning&reg; curriculum.</li>
<li>Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.</li>
<li>Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.</li>
</ul><b>Get everything you need to give children everything they need. </b>Classrooms come fully stocked with everything you need, and our supportive Leadership Team works every day to create a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive. And if that&rsquo;s not enough, just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement! <b>Let&rsquo;s talk about building a brighter future together.</b>
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<b>Hourly compensation ranging from $26-$36/hour dependent on experience and education</b></div>

Lead Teacher

Lawrence County Community Action Partnership

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 Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, with a commitment to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 2 years of hire or an Associate&rsquo;s Degree in Early Childhood within 5 years of hire and experience working with preschool aged children. Associate&rsquo;s degree in ECE preferred. All certifications must be kept current. Independent ongoing professional development required, to include 12-24 hours of qualified and approved training annually (depending on specific program regulations).
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   Ability to follow orders.
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   Machine operation including calculator, photocopier, and computer.
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   Fully paid health, vision, and dental
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   Paid holidays
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   Short term and long term disability
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   50% off childcare at our facility
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   Educational and career advancements
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 : Mental Concentration: Considerable concentration intermittently.
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 Moderate travel. Potential eyestrain. Current PA Driver's License and access to a vehicle.
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 : History verification showing free of child abuse, state and federal criminal record. Act 33, 34, FBI Fingerprinting and National Sex Offender Registry search completed. Pre-employment staff health assessment (including Mantoux TB screen) completed, staff health assessment renewed biennially.
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  SUMMARY OF DUTIES
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 : Works with Pre-School Children to develop their social skills, responsibility, initiative, and abilities. Supports classroom teachers with curriculum implementation.
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   Works with children in planned activities designed to meet educational, social, and health needs and abilities of children.
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   Remains up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including Head Start Performance Standards, child care licensing regulations and other applicable regulations and practices.
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   Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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   Implements education lesson plans and daily programs for children in accordance with each child&rsquo;s need, based on a method of observing and recording children&rsquo;s interests and current levels of functioning.
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   Supports social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.
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   Provides opportunities for children to develop social relationships by promoting fair play and sociability through games and group activities.
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   Maintains a commitment to professionalism and continues own professional development so that decisions are based on knowledge of early childhood theories and practice.
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   Attends training as determined appropriate.
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   Assists with recruiting children as required.
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   Supervises and eats nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity, to model good nutrition and proper social skills.
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   Participates in and supports parent and family involvement activities, including PCC childcare and activity development and implementation.
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   Assists and supports respectful inclusion of children with all special needs into the classroom community.
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   Participates in all curricular activities, including gym, etc.
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   Provides a stable classroom routine and environment.
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   Screens, observes and assesses children as required.
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   Meets with parents, other content area staff, and community agencies on children's progress as requested.
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   Participates in home visits and parent conferences as requested.
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   Encourages In-Kind participation.
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   Works with other staff in providing comprehensive services for children at the center.
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Assistant Teacher

Dream

<div><div><div>Originally<b> </b><b>founded in 1991</b><b> </b>as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our <b>commitment</b> to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across <b>seven schools</b>&mdash;growing our <b>organization&rsquo;s impact</b> and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit <b>wearedream.org</b><b>.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The Head Start Teacher is responsible for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. The Head Start Teacher works collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.</div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li><b>
Classroom Community</b></li><li>
Create and foster a warm and inclusive classroom environment through following school-wide practices for behavior management, encouraging child expression and autonomy, and setting and maintaining consistent routines and high expectations;</li><li>
Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time, while engaging children with a variety of modalities and materials;</li><li>
Provide instructional support through concept development, fostering children&rsquo;s analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language.</li><div></div><li><b><br>
Curriculum &amp; Instruction</b></li><li>
Implement curriculum with fidelity through backwards lesson planning, following school-wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research-based best practices to support all learners;</li><li>
Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement small-group activities, read-alouds, circle time, and other curriculum components;</li><li>
Interact with children intentionally throughout the day to provide differentiated support.</li><div></div><li><b><br>
Supporting all Students</b></li><li>
Consistently track, monitor, and assume responsibility for the academic progress of all students, implementing developmentally appropriate strategies for each child in class;</li><li>
Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings;</li><li>
Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs.</li><div></div><li><b><br>
Family Partnerships</b></li><li>
Establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate students&rsquo; progress towards academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals and with families;</li><li>
Collaborate with family services staff to support families in implementing family life practices, extending learning into the home, and meeting expectations for attendance.</li><div></div><li><b><br>
Professional Growth and Collaboration</b></li><li>
Participate in ongoing reflective coaching and self-assessment;</li><li>
Work with assistant teacher, grade team, leadership team, and other staff to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team-wide initiatives, share persistent information, and discuss individual students with a solutions-oriented mindset.</li><div></div><li><b><br>
Health &amp; Safety</b></li><li>
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with Head Start and childcare licensing requirements;</li><li>
Conduct daily health/safety monitoring of the environment;</li><li>
Follow all health and hygiene practices, including hand-washing, sanitizing, and universal precautions;</li><li>
Supervise mealtimes and &ldquo;family style dining&rdquo; with children;</li><li>
Maintain required documentation.</li><li>
Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.</li><div></div><li><b><br>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:</b></li><li>
This section describes the physical requirements that are necessary to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.</li><li>
Frequent movement, including standing, walking, sitting, and transitioning between floor and standing positions.</li><li>
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or position items up to 50 pounds.</li><li>
Ability to engage in activities at child level, including bending, kneeling, crouching, and sitting on the floor.</li><li>
Ability to receive and respond to oral communication with students and adults in both quiet and active environments.</li><li>
Ability to reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or Associate&rsquo;s Degree, with a major in Early Childhood Education <b>OR</b> a related field <b>OR</b> 90 or more undergraduate college credits in a related field, required;</li><li><b>
AND</b> at least 2 years of Pre-K through 2nd grade classroom teaching experience, required;</li><li>
Bilingual (Spanish), preferred;</li><li>
Demonstrated computer literacy skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, etc.);</li><li>
A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community;</li><li>
A desire and ability to receive and implement feedback;</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students, families);</li><li>
A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students;</li><li>
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community;</li><li>
Obtain and maintain certification in CPR and first aid;</li><li>
A physical exam, fingerprinting, and a federal background check are required for this position.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Working Expectations</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
On-site work 5 days a week</li><li>
General on-site hours are 7:45-4:15pm, though some earlier or later hours to support the running of the school will be required as needed</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits and Paid Time Off</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
We offer comprehensive benefits including:</li><li>
Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;</li><li>
The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee&rsquo;s needs;</li><li>
Dental and vision plans;</li><li>
Disability benefits;</li><li>
Life insurance;</li><li>
Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;</li><li>
Flexible spending account options;</li><li>
Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);</li><li>
Fitness and entertainment discounts;</li><li>
A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);</li><li>
403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;</li><li>
Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses;</li><li>
Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement support;</li><li>
Access to a professional development fund;</li><li>
Head Start Teachers have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, and personal days.</li><li>
Benefits are subject to change.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Compensation</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
The salary range for incoming Head Start Teachers is $68,900 to $80,000. New Head Start Teacher salaries are determined based on the number of years of experience as a teacher.</li><li>
Additional compensation is added for incoming Head Start Teachers with Master's degrees.</li><li>
Head Start Teachers are eligible for annual salary increases; salaries for Head Start Teachers who continue on at DREAM can exceed the incoming Head Start Teacher band above.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><b>DREAM Maxims</b></div><div></div><div><br>
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.</div><div>
DREAM is Family.</div><div>
Fun is a Serious Value.</div><div>
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.</div><div>
Fail. Persist. Exceed.</div><div>
DREAM Big.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Applying to DREAM</b></div><div></div><div><br>
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!</div><div></div><div><br>
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.<br>
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<div><b>If you are a current DREAM employee, please </b><b>click here to review our Internal Selection Process</b><b> before applying.</b></div></div>
<div><div>We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</div></div></div>

Head Start Teacher

Chelsea Piers

<div>
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  About Chelsea Piers
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 At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences.
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 The mission of CP Kids is to create a learning environment in which young children learn through play, actively developing their language, cognitive, social/emotional and motor skills. At CP Kids, children are given concrete experiences to encourage interaction with the world around them and exploration of new ideas and materials.
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 The learning needs of every child at CP Kids are recognized on an individual basis and considered in curriculum planning. We value all varieties of families and cultures and incorporate that diversity into our classrooms.
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 Communication, collaboration, and support are valued to create an environment in which all children, families and teachers feel comfortable to learn and grow as a community.
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 Chelsea Piers is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our CP Kids team starting January 5th, 2026. This role reports to the Director of CP Kids and works closely with the teaching team and entire CP Kids staff. The Assistant Preschool Teacher will work Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM.
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   Play and engage with children while modeling appropriate language and social interaction
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   Help children gain independence and self-help skills
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   Run, play, and be active with students
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   Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a teaching team to help plan and implement curriculum
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   Build relationships with families and work with parents to help them grow and be able to answer questions (i.e. potty training, sleep, etc.)
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   Be responsible for the safety of students both inside the school and out in the neighborhood
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   Interact with parents and students in a professional manner both verbally and via email and other online channels
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 You are punctual, dependable, nurturing, and passionate about working with preschool age children. You are comfortable working collaboratively and possess strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
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   Prior experience teaching children 3-5 years old preferred
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   Excellent references
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   Have a strong understanding of the development needs of young children
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   Strong written and verbal communication skills
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   Ability to stand on one&rsquo;s feet or long periods of time
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   Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
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   Available to work Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
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Assistant Preschool Teacher

Manhattan Youth

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h3><div><br>
Manhattan Youth is looking for several part-time After-school Teachers/Activities Specialists to join our dedicated team for the 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to lead our STEM and general science enrichment activities across a range of topics, including coding, video game design, lego robotics, engineering activities, science olympiad, math team, and elementary school science.<br>
</div><div>After-school teachers are expected to guide students in their social, emotional, and academic development across a range of areas including sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership. We are looking for creative, energetic, curious, and enthusiastic teachers with a commitment to positive behavioral approaches and teamwork.</div><div>
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Qualified applicants are proactive, caring and results-oriented teachers devoted to evidence-based practices that promote student achievement and well-being. The ability to maintain a positive, caring, and fun attitude; to learn and grow from mistakes; and to set an example as a continuous, open-minded learner is critical. After-school teachers will exhibit creativity, innovation and passion in teaching and are expected to help create an environment that encourages in children creative thinking, verbal communication, independent exploration, self-confidence, self-awareness, and a problem-solving approach to conflict.</div><div>
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We are looking to fill multiple roles in order to return our after-school programs to in-person learning. These are part-time, hourly positions available during the school year from September through June, following the NYC DOE schedule. After-school programs operate Monday &ndash; Friday between 2:00 - 6:00pm and clubs are 1.25 to 2.5 hours long. Individual schedules will vary by school. Opportunities exist to teach multiple clubs at different schools.<br>
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<b>Pay:</b> $44/hour</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
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Work with Education Directors to design program curriculum;</li>
<li>Create lesson plans and curriculum based on Manhattan Youth&rsquo;s class descriptions and goals;</li>
<li>Structure classroom instruction to promote student-centered, project-based learning;</li>
<li>Plan, organize and prepare activities and materials for daily schedule and lead children in classroom activities;</li>
<li>Promote and model Manhattan Youth&rsquo;s core values and behaviors for staff and students;</li>
<li>Collaborate with other staff to create a positive community and showcase of student work;</li>
<li>Actively update Program Director regarding classroom progress and challenges;</li>
<li>Participate in MY staff meetings, development sessions and comply with training requirements;</li>
<li>Ensure safety of groups of children during classroom activities, recreation and field trips, and address emergency situations;</li>
<li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul><br>
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2+ years teaching experience with middle or elementary school children, after-school setting preferred;</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred;</li>
<li>Demonstrative knowledge of and passion for content area, professional experience a plus;</li>
<li>Experience with educational technology instruction and practice;</li>
<li>Ability to build and maintain positive and respectful relationships with families, students and coworkers of diverse backgrounds and identities;</li>
<li>Proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate issues and thoughtfully handle unanticipated events;</li>
<li>Willingness to hear feedback, self-reflect, learn and work to improve performance and outcomes;</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, ability to articulate ideas and knowledge clearly;</li>
<li>Multi-site flexibility (may be asked to work at different sites depending on need);</li>
<li>Ability to love, understand, listen to, nurture, support, and accept all children;</li>
<li>Proficiency or coaching in some of Manhattan Youth&rsquo;s program areas (sports, arts, academic enrichment, leadership, etc&hellip;), past participation in varsity or college sports and/or theatre a plus.</li></ul><br>
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Benefits</b></h3><div><br>
$44/hr.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
About Manhattan Youth</b></h3><div>
Fostering Joy, Success &amp; Belonging through Early Childhood, After School, Adult &amp; Senior programming throughout New York City.<br>
</div><div>Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources, Inc. provides the highest quality childcare and After-School programs plus academic, recreational and cultural activities for children, families and individuals who live or work in Manhattan, regardless of income. We respond to the needs of our community through programs that stimulate, challenge and strengthen children, teens, adults, seniors, and families. We also engage in a number of civic issues that impact community life in Manhattan.</div><div>
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Why Join Us</b></div><div>
At Manhattan Youth, we treat each other as we treat the children in our programs, with kindness, compassion and respect. We provide a fun, collaborative and nurturing environment that focuses on personal well-being and professional development. By joining our team, you are joining a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of the people in our community. We are looking for people with the same commitment to our mission and a desire to become part of a passionate and motivated team that genuinely gets along and loves what they do.</div></div>

After-school Spa Lab Teacher

Sport Clips

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Hair Stylist/Barber

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